Practical guidance for hiring trusted professionals, and for the trades and businesses that serve New Zealand.
For homeowners · 5 min read
Electrical, plumbing, gasfitting and structural building work are all restricted here. Here's who must be licensed, and how to check.
Most building work in New Zealand needs council consent before it starts, but some low-risk work is exempt. How to tell the difference.
For trades & business · 4 min read
Being good at the job isn't enough if customers can't find you or can't tell you apart. Four things that turn a profile into work.
What an LBP licence actually means, which work legally requires one, and the questions to ask before you sign.
For homeowners · 4 min read
Fixed price or estimate? What's excluded? A short guide to comparing quotes properly instead of just on the bottom line.
Word of mouth doesn't scale. A verified profile works while you're on the tools, and shows the team behind your business.
